hirsuteness
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or quality of having an excessive amount of hair on the body or face. It refers to a notable or abnormal degree of hair growth.
Usage
The word "hirsuteness" is a formal, often medical or biological, term used to describe a condition of being very hairy. It is typically used in descriptive or diagnostic contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The doctor noted the patient's hirsuteness as a possible symptom of a hormonal imbalance.
- In some mammals, hirsuteness is a key adaptation for surviving in cold climates.
- The character's hirsuteness was emphasized by the costume department to make him appear more wild.
Advanced Usage
- Anthropological context: "Hirsuteness" can be used in discussions of human evolution and variation among populations.
- Literary description: Authors may use the term for vivid character description, e.g., "His most striking feature was his general hirsuteness, with thick hair covering his arms and chest."
Variants and Related Words
- Hirsute (adjective): Covered with hair; hairy.
- The hirsute leaves of the plant felt rough to the touch.
- Hirsutism (noun): A medical condition, often in women, characterized by excessive hair growth in a male-like pattern.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause hirsutism.
Synonyms
- Hairiness: The most common and direct synonym, though less formal.
- Pilosity: A technical, chiefly biological term for the presence of hair.
- Shagginess: Implies long, thick, and unkempt hair, often used for animals or appearance.
Antonyms
- Hairlessness: The state of having no hair.
- Glabrousness: A technical term for having a smooth, hairless surface.
Noun
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excessive hairiness
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